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Dictionary » S » Sexual selection Sexual selectionsexual selection A form of natural selection in which, according to Darwin's theory, the male or female is attracted by certain characteristics, form, colour, behaviour, etc., in the opposite sex; thus modifications of a special nature are brought about in the species. ![]()
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Results from our forumGene Frequency... the mating is not random. Of course, the mating isn't non-random due to sexual selection, it's non-random due to human interference ("breed these with those"). ...
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Re: Green mammals... mammals you're likely to be frustrated. It's worth mentioning also that sexual selection plays a role here. Colorful displays are used to entice mates by many bird species ...
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Re:... "Proofs" of evolution: 1. Fossils 2. Genetic mutations 3. Sexual reproduction (which leads to genetic mutations) 4. Constantly changing ... (i.e. weather, terrain, water levels, atmosphere, etc.) 5. NATURAL SELECTION (aka survival of the fittest) Common "proofs" of God: ...
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Sexual selectionSexual selection isn't even necessarily sexual, it's just selection of traits that don't necessarily increase survival chances ...
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